§ Mr. HardyTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what arrangements have been made to permit or discourage excessive overtime working by younger employees(a) on employment training schemes and (b) elsewhere; and what steps he has taken to ensure that employees are given adequate advice in regard to this matter.
§ Mr. CopeTrainees in employment training who are receiving practical experience with an employer are not expected to attend for any period which could normally attract over-time or premium payments in the case of employees. The hours of attendance for the youth training scheme are limited to 40 per week, taking one week with another. In employment generally hours of work are a matter for negotiation between employer and employees or their representatives. Section 2 of the Health and Safety at Work Act, etc. 1974 requires every employer to ensure so far as is reasonably practicable the health, safety and welfare of all his employees at work. This does not permit excessive hours likely to lead to fatigue induced accidents or ill health.